Immigration
Immigration is a complex and highly specialized area of the law. The Office of the General Counsel generally does not provide legal advice to individual University faculty, staff, or students about their personal immigration status.
Students
Academic departments and students should contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS; 319 335-0335) in the University International Programs department with questions about F-1 or J-1 visas and related issues for international students and scholars.
Faculty and Staff
University departments and faculty/staff should contact Faculty and Staff Immigration Services (FSIS; immigration@uiowa.edu or 319 467-3132) in the University Human Resources department for assistance with obtaining work authorization status and permanent residency filings for employees.
Personal Legal Advice
For personal legal advice, there are several local options that are trusted resources for the UI community.
- Students:
- The University of Iowa College of Law Clinical Law Program’s immigration practice group (319-335-9023 or law-legal-clinic@uiowa.edu) is willing to provide rapid response evaluation for UI students with visa cancellations, for the limited purpose of connecting UI students with potential legal counsel. The clinic does not guarantee any legal representation but is willing to assist with an assessment of student circumstances and provide personalized recommendations for trusted lawyers in the immigration field.
- The University of Iowa College of Law Clinical Law Program’s immigration practice group (319-335-9023 or law-legal-clinic@uiowa.edu) is willing to provide rapid response evaluation for UI students with visa cancellations, for the limited purpose of connecting UI students with potential legal counsel. The clinic does not guarantee any legal representation but is willing to assist with an assessment of student circumstances and provide personalized recommendations for trusted lawyers in the immigration field.
- All Campus Community Members:
- The American Immigration Lawyers Association provides recommendations and lists of lawyers who practice in immigration. Similarly, the ImmigrationLawHelp website identifies a number of Iowa-based organizations that may be helpful. ACLU-Iowa is another resource and the Iowa State Bar Association (515-243-3179 or isba@iowa.org) may be helpful in connecting you to legal resources.
- The American Immigration Lawyers Association provides recommendations and lists of lawyers who practice in immigration. Similarly, the ImmigrationLawHelp website identifies a number of Iowa-based organizations that may be helpful. ACLU-Iowa is another resource and the Iowa State Bar Association (515-243-3179 or isba@iowa.org) may be helpful in connecting you to legal resources.
- Subpoenas, Warrants, or Requests for Information
- For information about responding to subpoenas, warrants, or other third-party requests for information related to immigration questions or other subject, consult the OGC resource page here.